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UNI Online is starting its summer schedule this week, publishing only on Tuesdays. The submission deadline is noon, Monday. The student e-newsletters are not published in the summer.
The Hudson Road pedestrian overpass will close due to construction on Monday, May 14. Pedestrians may use the crosswalk at W. 27th Street and Hudson Road or the underpass located north of W. 23rd Street for access to facilities west of Hudson Road. The overpass will remain closed unitl mid August. Contact facilities planning at 273-2611 with any questions.
UNI's main Facebook page invited fans to share the names of their favorite professors. The response was overwhelming. Visit the UNI Facebook site to read some of the 485 responses.
The online parking permit application is available for 2012-2013. Save time in August and order your permit now. You can order a regular vehicle permit in addition to a permit for a motorcycle, if needed. Permanent faculty and staff may also submit their names for the Gilchrist G and the MMTC G lottery via this form. For more information, call 273-2710.
The fiscal year-end closing schedule has been updated for FY12 and is available online. For more information on the year-end closing schedule, email Brian Looby or call 273-3537.
Email notification of the annual compensatory time payout procedure has been delivered to all AFSCME, supervisory and confidential, and deans, directors and department head employees. For more information, read the compensatory time payout announcements online.
The deadline to apply for one of the 24 G parking spaces in the furthest north row of the Gilchrist Lot and 31 spaces in the Multimodal Transportation Center is 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 13. Requests may be made using the online parking permit application via MyUNIverse or in written form to the Department of Public Safety. Written requests should include your name, campus address and area of interest (Gilchrist or Multimodal). The proposed price for the 2012-2013 G permit is $393. Permanent employees interested in choosing the 12-month pre-tax payroll deduction payment option must be available July 23 through Aug. 15 to receive notification of their status and purchase the permit. For more information, call 273-2710.
The second candidate for the dean of library services will be on campus May 7 and 8. Christopher Cox is currently serving as dean of libraries at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. He will make his presentation to the campus community from 2 to 3:15 p.m., Monday, May 7, in 109 CME. His vita is posted on the Executive Vice President home page. A candidate evaluation form is also posted.
The third candidate for the dean of library services will be on campus May 10 and 11. Rickey Best is currently serving as collection development librarian at Auburn University in Montgomery, Ala. He will make his presentation to the campus community from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Thursday, May 10, in 109 CME. Best's vita is posted on the Executive Vice President home page. A candidate evaluation form is also posted.
Volunteers are needed for the May 10 sustainability event on the UNI campus. To volunteer as a class guide for the day, check out the information.
Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch, from the University of Minnesota, will discuss Best Practices for Assessing Writing from 9 to 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 21, in the Oak Room, MAU. Topics include: "What is Good Writing? Characteristics and Abilities," "Methods of Writing Assessment: Atomistic, Holistic, and Portfolio," "Articulating Criteria: To Rubric or Not to Rubric" and "Peer Review for Writing Assignments: Reader Response and Feedback." For more information, contact April Chatham-Carpenter.
All non-temporary employees eligible for life insurance can make changes to or enroll in Voluntary Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through May 31. If approved, coverage will begin on July 1. For more information and to obtain an enrollment form, visit the HRS website.
The 2012 faculty and staff health and dental open enrollment period is now through May 31. Changes and new enrollments will be effective on Aug. 1. View the 2012-2013 rates and obtain an enrollment form online.
Monbukagakusho, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) is offering the following three scholarships for non-Japanese nationals wishing to study in Japan. Research: applicants spend 18 or 24 months conducting independent research under a Japanese professor. Specialized training college students: applicants spend up to three years at a Japanese professional training school studying in one of several fields. Undergraduate student: applicants spend up to three years at a Japanese professional training school studying in one of several fields. Apply online. For more information, visit the International Programs website.
Webinars on several Fulbright opportunities are available in May. Webinars will cover: Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, opportunities in Russia and China and crafting a successful project statement. Register online. For more information, visit the International Programs website.
Women's Health Week, May 13 through 19, encourages women to improve their physical and mental health. The personal fitness department at the WRC wants to do the same. Sign up for a fitness assessment May 13 through 19 for the discounted price of $15. Fitness assessments include resting heart rate, blood pressure, body composition, measurements, cardiovascular, strength and flexibility. Assessments are tailored specifically to you and your goals. To sign up or for more information, contact Erin Nielsen.
Massage prices for summer session are reduced. Starting May 7, employee and student prices will be $30 for 45 minutes (regularly $35); $35 for 60 minutes, (regularly $45); and $50 for 90 minutes, (regularly $65). Call 273-6119 for an appointment.
View the Personal Fitness May/June newsletter online for upcoming events, specials on personal training and information to be a happier, healthier you. For more information or to sign up for events, contact Erin Nielsen at 273-7167.
At any given time, 66 percent of Americans experience back pain. Learn about common causes of back pain and injury, strengthening and flexibility exercises and other tips for back care during a workshop from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 22, for $15. Available to students, faculty, staff and spouses. To sign up or for more information, email Erin Nielsen or call 273-7167.
For upcoming lectures, conferences, performing arts or athletic events, please visit the UNI Calendar of Events.
The latest faculty, staff and student job openings at UNI can be found on the UNI Employment website. Referrals are encouraged.
Fitness classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation opportunities.